Shenks Homestead Distillery Sour Mash Whiskey honors the legacy of historic American whiskey figure John Shenk, who in 1753 founded a distillery that was to become known as Michters in the 20th Century. It is made in Kentucky according to the traditional Sour Mash process whereby a portion of the previously distilled whiskey mash (referred to as setback) is added into the next batch. This full-bodied small batch whiskey is 91.2 proof.

This 2024 release of Shenks Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey is an expression made with a substantial amount of rye. This offering uses whiskey that has aged in French oak sourced from the Vosges region of France before being naturally air dried and seasoned for 24 months and being toasted to our specifications. The unique grain selection for this release includes malted rye and caramel malt which offer a nice creaminess to complement the rye-forward herbaceous and spice qualities.

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Dark amber.

Nose: Crme brle and spice.

Palate: An herbaceous whiskey to savor complimented by highlights of spice, fruit, and nougat.

Finish: Smooth and creamy.

“Its rich, its complex, its unique, and its frankly unbelievably great whiskey. Delightful.” – Bottle Raiders (92 Points)

“The finish, in the best possible way, is chocolatey with more hints of cooked cherry and oaky aromaticslike licking chocolate cherry (Black Forest) cake batter off the back of a new wooden spoon.” – Amanda Schuster, Distiller (88 Points)

“If you see this on the shelf for $130 or less, its an automatic buy.” – Mike & Mike, The Bourbon Culture (92 Points)

“The rye and French oak dominate this one, and while I slightly prefer the previous releases, fans of Michters ryes should seek this out.” – Drew Beard, Drinkhacker (88 Points)